Nicolas AUDIER Managing Partner Audier & Partners Vietnam LLC Nomination Statement

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1 Nicolas AUDIER Managing Partner Audier & Partners Vietnam LLC Nomination Statement March 8, 2018 My name is Nicolas Audier. I have been extremely proud to serve as Co-Chairman of EuroCham with my colleague Gellert Horvath. Aside from co-managing the EuroCham, I was in charge of the Advocacy Commission as this is main activity of our Chambers. I have ensured during my mandate that concerns of our 16 Sector Committees be properly and promptly addressed to the Vietnamese Government and various Ministries, and to EU Commission in Brussels, especially in the light of the up-coming ratification of the EU-Vietnam FTA. I have participated in various meetings and conferences in Hanoi, HCMC but also in various provinces to follow-up the implementation of our issues and recommendations raised in the 2017 White Book, but also to disseminate among stakeholders in Vietnam and Europe the benefit of the EU-Vietnam FTA. And finally, I have also been working on the White Book For 2018, if I am re-elected, I will work mainly on the EU-Vietnam FTA and I will ensure that EuroCham delivers the key messages to Vietnam and EU leaders to ensure a smooth Ratification of the EV-FTA. I would like to thank my colleagues and members for their trust during the past year and look forward to working with you together in the future. Thank you for your attention. Kind regards Nicolas Audier

Guy BALZA Managing Director OMG Vietnam Based on the positive and excellent cooperation between EXCO members and Eurocham staffs I want to renew my nomination in order to: Lead the relation between

2 Guy BALZA Managing Director OMG Vietnam Based on the positive and excellent cooperation between EXCO members and Eurocham staffs I want to renew my nomination in order to: Lead the relation between Eurocham and the BA`S to continue to develop a close cooperation, create value for the members, organize quarterly meeting, listen to the BA`s need and request, organize joint events and make sure we have a joint event planning schedule, maintain existing and recruit new members. Help Eurocham to recruit new BA`s. Support Eurocham external communication (co approval ) and actively participate to maintain key sponsors Cooperate with event department whenever necessary and focus on Eurocham 20 th anniversary event organization to generate some revenue. Find relevant topics/speakers for targeted business events. Follow the sector committee wine&spirits to support advocacy initiatives with the EXCO Ad hoc participation at specific business events to represent Eurocham and support Eurocham main initiatives to represent European investors in VN

3 Denis BRUNETTI President Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia

4 Recommendation letter from VCCI for Denis BRUNETTI:

6 Enrico BRUNI Chief Financial Officer Asia Pacific Piaggio Group

Aymar DE LIEDEKERKE BEAUFORT Country Manager BNP Paribas Vietnam HCMC, 05/03/18 Dear Executive Committee of EuroCham, I believe you already know how much BNP Paribas Vietnam is motivated by the

7 Aymar DE LIEDEKERKE BEAUFORT Country Manager BNP Paribas Vietnam HCMC, 05/03/18 Dear Executive Committee of EuroCham, I believe you already know how much BNP Paribas Vietnam is motivated by the mission of Eurocham. BNP Paribas sponsorship is one aspect of it and the involvement of its managers at the Board level, i.e. my predecessor for few years and mine in the last 2 years is another one. At BNP Paribas we see Europe as Home and APAC as a very attractive region where to accompany our clients to promising growth. The swift development of Vietnam and future Free Trade Agreement is a clear proof of it. So the mission of EuroCham is at the heart of our strategy. In the current environment of Brexit and tendencies of protectionism and nationalism this is becoming even more important. If I can remain in the Executive Committee I hope to be able to keep on bringing my vision and experience to the benefit of EuroCham members. Kind regards, Aymar De Liedekerke Beaufort

8 Andrea GODFREY Executive Director in Tax & Corporate Services KPMG Vietnam

Joshua JAMES Business Development Director SONUS VIETNAM Over the course of nearly seven years in Vietnam spanning across Hanoi, Nha Trang and HCMC I have dedicated my efforts to both

9 Joshua JAMES Business Development Director SONUS VIETNAM Over the course of nearly seven years in Vietnam spanning across Hanoi, Nha Trang and HCMC I have dedicated my efforts to both entrepreneurship as well as management of European companies in the education and human capital sectors. I have been an active and committed member of EuroCham and have a sincere desire to see it grow and continuously improve especially in its service to sme s. Following my election at the last AGM, I devoted my efforts in the following areas in order to support the interests and needs of EuroCham members: Organized English and soft-skills training events to support the development and capabilities of staff of EuroCham member companies; Reached out to chapters beyond Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. I led delegations to Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc and participated in outreach events in Danang and Binh Duong. Enthusiastically participated in the writing and editing of the First Edition of the EuroCham Green Book which promotes European businesses involved in the Green sector. This book was also presented to the European Parliament in Brussels. Actively contributed in the writing and editing of the Tenth Edition of the Whitebook. I am currently the Vice Chairman of the HR and Training Sector Committee of EuroCham, representing the Education sector and I am also an active and vocal member of the VBF s Education and Training Working Group. Like so many of EuroCham s nearly 1000 members, I am an entrepreneur and have dedicated time and effort to develop businesses here. I understand the struggles and challenges of European SME s in Vietnam and want to continue to give voice for these members. I am also passionate about helping to create a more sustainable Vietnam and am in the process of completing studies in Sustainable Urban Development from Wageningen University. I am a native English speaker and also fluent in French. I have strong roots in Vietnam and will be remaining in this country for many years to come. If re-elected, I will certainly complete the term.

10 Roman KUEBLER General Director B.Braun Vietnam

Guru MALLIKARJUNA Managing Director Bosch Vietnam Co., Ltd. It is a pleasure to be here and introduce myself to all. It has been a very cherish-able and excellent 4.5 years of journey in Vietnam.

11 Guru MALLIKARJUNA Managing Director Bosch Vietnam Co., Ltd. It is a pleasure to be here and introduce myself to all. It has been a very cherish-able and excellent 4.5 years of journey in Vietnam. I started my Bosch journey in Vietnam in Sept 2013, heading Bosch SW R&D center which grew from 400 to 1600 employees, end of 2017, built over with 98% local associates. Effective Sept 2017, I am responsible for overall Bosch Vietnam. During the last years, I also had the opportunity to be part of Eurocham, contributing as VC of IT SC, participating in Eurocham events as speaker, panel member. As the Managing director of Bosch Vietnam, the largest German investor in R&D, manufacturing, sales and service business, I have sufficient understanding of Vietnamese business environment in all the domains. Hence, I would like to continue offering my experience and support Eurocham in fulfilling its mission to improve the business environment and be a rightful partner, to share the best practices I am convinced that Eurocham is a great platform to enable and support businesses, connect and collaborate with Govt, Academia and other Industries. Eurocham has established its strong position as the leader among the trade associations and interest groups in Vietnam, and it will be my pleasure to be a part of it. If I am elected to the Board of Directors, I would work diligently to support all networking opportunities and maintain the high standards that Eurocham prides itself in, as well as use my skills and experience to continue building Eurocham s role in Vietnam, as a sounding board and reliable partner. Yours Sincerely, Guru Mallikarjuna

12 Dr. Stefano PELLEGRINO, LL.M. Attorney-at-Law Frasers Law CONTRIBUTION TO EUROCHAM I was honored to serve in the Executive Committee and as Vice Chairman of EuroCham during 2017, and to actively contribute through its activities to the advancement of the European business community in Vietnam. In the past year, I focused my efforts on supporting EuroCham s advocacy and Whitebook initiatives, and took active part in EuroCham s mission to Brussels advocating in front of the EU Parliament and Commissioners for a smooth and fast ratification of the EU- Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. If elected again in 2018 I intend to: - SERVE our members with APPROACHABILITY and RESPONSIVENESS; - CONTRIBUTE with my energy and enthusiasm to the EuroCham advocacy activities and events; - ADVOCATE the Sector Committees recommendations; and - MONITOR the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement from a technical legal perspective. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE I am a dual-qualified attorney (Italy and New York) working for Frasers Law Company, a top tier law firm in Vietnam. I advise clients primarily on cross-border corporate transactions involving foreign direct investment, energy, infrastructure and free trade agreements. Prior to moving to Vietnam I worked in the Milan office of DLA Piper, a major international law firm. EDUCATION I have a Master of Laws from UC Berkeley (California), and a Ph.D. from University of Pavia (Italy). I completed post-doctoral research at N.Y.U. (New York) and at the Max Planck Institute for international private law in Hamburg (Germany).

13 Soren ROED PEDERSEN General Manager Julie Sandlau Vietnam Co Ltd

Jan SEGERS Being member of Beluxcham and simultaneously of Eurocham since 2007, I believe it is time to also give my services back to Eurocham and its members and to apply for the EXCO.

14 Jan SEGERS Being member of Beluxcham and simultaneously of Eurocham since 2007, I believe it is time to also give my services back to Eurocham and its members and to apply for the EXCO. People who know me, also are aware that I will commit myself to Eurocham and want to play a prominent role in the new Exco, defending the values and benefits for the business-members and business-associations as these are the pillars of Eurocham.

15 Huong VU Managing Partner Ernst & Young Vietnam

Your Excellency, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang. Minister and Chairman of the President s Office Dao Viet Trung

Your Excellency, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang. Minister and Chairman of the President s Office Dao Viet Trung Embargoed till after delivery Please check against delivery OPENING REMARKS BY MR S ISWARAN MINISTER FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY (INDUSTRY) AT THE SINGAPORE-VIETNAM BUSINESS FORUM GRAND BALLROOM, THE RITZ-CARLTON